The Campus Advisor, an online platform specialising in collecting the opinions of university and college students to create rankings on issues relating to the world of higher education, has published its ranking of the best student cities in Europe in 2024, The Mayor reports.
Czech capital tops the ranking
According to the ranking published today, the best city for higher education and unforgettable student life on the Old Continent is Prague.
The Czech capital took this top spot thanks to its combination of safety, accessibility and vibrant culture. The ranking shows that Prague’s consistent performance in categories such as cost of living, safety and entertainment sets it apart from other student cities around the world.
In addition, its convenient geographical location in the heart of Europe makes it a great place for short trips during the holidays when students want to unwind after exams.
Other four cities
- According to the ranking, the second best city for students is Germany’s Heidelberg, which has long had a reputation as a classic student city with a long tradition and history in this regard. It is even ahead of Prague in some parameters such as academic environment, cultural diversity and public transport.
- Third comes the Irish city of Galway, which perhaps only scored low due to bad weather. Otherwise, it is very convenient and picturesque due to its small size.
- The fourth best city for students in Europe is the Hungarian capital Budapest. It scores high for nightlife and safety, and the cost of living here is quite reasonable.
- Rounding out the top five is Granada, Spain. Students love this city for its laid-back lifestyle and the rich culture and traditions that make up the Spanish south.
Campus Advisor’s rankings are based on reviews left over the past year. Campus Advisor has collected 17,000 reviews from students around the world.
Krakow will have a metro
Meanwhile, Krakow will become the second city in Poland to have its own metro network, after the Polish capital. Local authorities in the country’s second largest city have announced that construction of the underground transport system will begin in 2028, with the first step being the creation of a special metro council in the local administration. Mayor Aleksander Miszalski, who was elected earlier this year, said:
“For years, the people of Krakow have expressed their will for a metro to be built in the city. Starting the construction of the metro is the most important commitment I made to residents during the election campaign.”
Miszalski also said he was “actively considering potential sources of financing” for the project, including state and municipal funds, private investors, and funding from the European Union.
Underground rapid transport is a fairly recent phenomenon in Poland, as the country’s first and so far only metro network was launched in the capital Warsaw in 1995. It currently consists of two lines, with plans to build a third and extend the previous lines until 2050.
